Veracity HIGHWIRE Powerstar Quad 4 Way IP PoE Over Coax Adapter - Camera End

The Veracity HIGHWIRE Powerstar Quad is the ultimate solution for upgrading to IP-based surveillance systems while utilizing existing coaxial cabling. It enables you to connect up to four IP cameras over a single coax cable, making it perfect for multi-camera installations in legacy systems. The HIGHWIRE Powerstar also allows the cameras to powered with PoE via Coax, removing the need for a power source or a separate power cable, greatly reducing installation time.

The HIGHWIRE Powerstar Quad is the receiver that is installed at the camera end. You will also require the base unit which can be found here.

HIGHWIRE Powerstar Quad’s unique ultra low-power design and efficient power delivery enables long range Ethernet over coax. It works even over the lowest grade cable, such as the high resistance, copper-clad steel (CCS) types found in many legacy installations. This means that legacy coax upgrades can be planned with confidence, while a quick check of the SafeView™ power level display reaffirms that the device connections will continue to be reliable, whatever the cable used. For predictable network operation with no restrictions, HIGHWIRE technology delivers a full 200Mbit/s of bandwidth at 300m (1000 ft) of RG-59 or 500m (1600 ft) of RG-11 coax. 

POE over Coax or Local Power

In the simplest implementation the BASE unit receives power from a standard POE switch or Veracity’s 57V DC PSU and transmits POE over the coax. The QUAD unit receives this power and delivers up to 25 watts shared between up to four IP cameras. No external power cabling is required, and all detection and setup occurs automatically. For higher POE power budgets, an optional Veracity 57V DC PSU may be used to power the QUAD locally at the camera end (shown below right) delivering 40 watts or 78 watts depending on PSU model. See POE budget table for details.

POE OVER COAX Application Diagram

The diagram shows POE power delivery over coax from the Base end. The Powerstar Base unit may be powered by a POE or POE Plus switch, or for maximum power delivery over coax, by Veracity’s 57V DC PSU. See POE Power Budget Table for POE power outputs

POWER SUPPLY TO QUAD Application Diagram

The diagram shows power injection at the Camera end, using a PSU for HIGHWIRE Powerstar Quad, with no power delivery over coax. This option allows the maximum POE power output.

Features:

• Re-uses existing coax cable for up to 4 IP cameras or devices
• Integrated 4-port POE switch (POE Plus with local power option)
• Eliminates separate power cabling with POE-over-Coax
• Compatible with all HIGHWIRE Powerstar Base units (1, 4 & 8ch)
• Instantly check connection and power level with SafeView
• Completely automatic connection, no configuration required
• 100BaseTX performance over 300m of RG59 (500m on RG11)